CT SIZE CLOSEST TO 180/70/16 STOCK REAR

[CASABROKER]

Need to have a ct size closest to original rear.  I have a trailer hitch and width is really close.  Need the skinniest ct size that will work. Height should not be a problem. Tired of the 7 k mileage bs on the rear.  Thinking of taking the plunge to the DS.

[old2soon]

I have a General Ultimax H P 205-60-16 with the nut cage mod. Some have gone to the 205-65-16 and works fine also with the nut cage mod. Some have found i think like a 190 or 195 60 16. Some are also going to the 200 series M/C specific tire. With your wear issues definitely at least try the D/S. And B T W bad news-ya gots ta buy yer own frappin cookie. Go to the research on the tech and the general board and enter D/S or car tire into search and you WILL FIND lotsa info on this very subject pro and con. Been tossed around a LOT just in the short time i've been here. RIDE SAFE.

[Jess from VA]

[i]Closest to original rear[/i].... is 205 60 16.

[PhredValk]

Bridgestone makes a Touranza in 195/60-16. It would be 9mm shorter than stock, but its about the thinnest CT you'll find that fits, I think.
Fred.

[Disco]

I'm on a Continental Vanco 195/65-16, but good luck finding one.  If you do, I highly recommend it.  Mine has over 26,000 miles on it and I'm going for 35,000.

[PhredValk]

A 195/65-16 would be almost exactly stock; 126.75mm compared to 126mm stock. Not sure about width...
Fred.

[CASABROKER]

Looks like you can find the vanco in the UK.  Found a Sunny 195/65/16 for $84. I have sunny's on my car don't know if I would put one on the bike though.

[Disco]

The Vanco is not symmetrically siped, but is so neutral it doesn't really matter.  At least not to me. 

[sugerbear]

try this 
http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html

plug in numbers and see for yourself.

[CASABROKER]

Wonder how this would compare to the vanco?  A lot cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-195-65-R16-104-102-T-tire-Sunny-SN223C-195-65-16-/320751806686?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4aae4c28de